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UK
/ˈɪɹɪtˌeɪt/
]
[ US /ˈɪɹɪˌteɪt/ ]
[ US /ˈɪɹɪˌteɪt/ ]
VERB
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excite to an abnormal condition, or chafe or inflame
Aspirin irritates my stomach -
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves
Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me -
excite to some characteristic action or condition, such as motion, contraction, or nervous impulse, by the application of a stimulus
irritate the glands of a leaf
How To Use irritate In A Sentence
- Skin is easily irritated, chapped, chafed, and sensitized.
- Without the protection of the eyelid, the inside of the eyelid and the surface of your eye may become dry, irritated and inflamed.
- The squatting man, suddenly irritated, sat back to look up at her. MAN'S LOVING FAMILY
- Symptoms of organotin exposure can include irritated skin, dizziness, difficulty breathing, and flu-like symptoms. Scientific Blogging
- the constant sound of dripping irritated him
- So-and-so was always a name important enough for her to recognize, and he always said it in a sort of fake bored way that irritated her. Something Unpredictable
- The more she pesters him with emotional calls, the more irritated he becomes.
- Officers also carry CS spray which stings, irritates, and incapacitates the suspect.
- Her throat and eyes were irritated.
- And, if they don't like it, people are likely to be far less irritated and unsolicitous having shelled out only $2 than being out $8 and have five beers they don't like. Archive 2007-09-01
